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Min Cost - Boxing and UFC from $50/per event
- No Lock-in Contract
- Pay for events through Kayo Sports
- Full access to all of Kayo for duration of event
- Easy access via one-off payment
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Kids & Favourites
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 1,000+ movies
- Multiroom casting
- 3 Kids channels
- 10 Favourites channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Premium dramas from the UK & US. Live and On Demand
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- 11 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- Get a footy fix with AFL and NRL on Fox Sports, as well as Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars and more
- Get access to Discovery, Nat Geo, Crime + Investigation and HISTORY
- Family-friendly entertainment that kids love and parents trust
- $40/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Kids & Favourites
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 1,000+ movies
- Multiroom casting
- 3 Kids channels
- 10 Favourites channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- 20,000 Telstra Plus bonus points. Offer ends 29 March 2021. New customers only.
- iQ Box rental and standard connection fees waived. New customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ Foxtel Plus, sports, movies, drama & docos channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- $24/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
Min Cost - Boxing and UFC from $50/per event
- No Lock-in Contract
- Easy access via broadcast on Foxtel
- Basic Foxtel subscription required
- Can be streamed via Foxtel Go app
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- 1000+ hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- $20/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD, Sports HD & Kids
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 10 channels of crime, history, home & reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Sports HD
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- 11 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- Get a footy fix with AFL and NRL on Fox Sports, as well as Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars
- Stream the best choice of entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV and lifestyle from Australia and around the world
- 20,000 Telstra Plus bonus points. Offer ends 29 March 2021. New customers only.
- iQ Box rental and standard connection fees waived. New customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus, sports & movies HD channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- Foxtel GO: stream or watch live the channels from your subscription on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- $14/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- 1000+ hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- $19/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ channels
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ channels
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos, Reality & more
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- $15/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Sports HD
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- $10/mth off on a 12 mth plan! Ends 20/4
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- 50+ channels
- HD pack included
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream AFL and NRL on Fox Sports
- + Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars & much more
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- Stream the best choice of entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV and lifestyle from Australia and around the world
- 20,000 Telstra Plus bonus points. Offer ends 29 March 2021. New customers only.
- iQ Box rental and standard connection fees waived. New customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus & sports channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- 20,000 Telstra Plus bonus points. Offer ends 29 March 2021. New customers only.
- iQ Box rental and standard connection fees waived. New customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus & movies HD channels
- Ad-break free & On Demand
- Watch thousands of blockbusters, classics, action, comedy, romance, thriller, family & more
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ channels
- Enjoy 130 complete drama series
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- 50+ channels
- Enjoy 130 complete drama series
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- 20,000 Telstra Plus bonus points. Offer ends 29 March 2021. New customers only.
- iQ Box rental and standard connection fees waived. New customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ entertainment & drama channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- 11 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- Must-watch blockbusters like 1917, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and The Gentlemen
- New Customers: 14 Day Trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- SD or HD, stream on three devices
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream the best from BBC, Universal, Fox Crime, and Fox One
- Entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV & lifestyle from Australia & around the world
- Must watch shows like His Dark Materials, Tin Star and The Flight Attendant
- No Lock-in Contract
- Available on all mobile providers
- Exclusive coverage and content not available on TV
- Apps available for iOS and Android to stream sports on the go
- Full access to live and on-demand games from AFL, AFLW, NRL, Netball and A-League
- Available streaming apps cover AFL, AFLW, NRL, A-League and Australian Netball
- Can only be used in Australia
- Live streamed matches restricted to 7-inch screen size, no limit for on-demand replays
- Data usage charges apply for customers on networks other than Telstra
- 10 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- 25+ channels: Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Entertainment & more
- Great shows like The Walking Dead, The Undoing and Westworld
- New Customers: 14 Day Trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- SD or HD, stream on two devices
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- Save $10/mth on Kayo for 12 mths
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 3 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- Contract Varies
- Enjoy Netflix, Stan, & YouTube on the big screen
- Get the Fetch Mighty or Mini from retailers or partner ISP's
- All the channels included in the Kids, Knowledge, Vibe and Variety packs
- Watch free to air TV, catch-up and or watch anytime with the Fetch TV App
- Fetch Mighty ($449 RRP) or Fetch Mini ($169 RRP) is a required purchase exclusive in our monthly pricing.
- Retail customers: Buy the Fetch Mighty box for $449 RRP and pay a $1 one-off activation fee. There is no ongoing monthly subscription for the Starter Pack. *Movie Box is an extra $1/month for retail customers. ISP customers: The Fetch box and Starter Pack are included in eligible broadband plans, or you can add the Starter Pack to your broadband plan for $10 or $15/month depending on your service provider.
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream 4 devices at once
- Watch in HD and UHD
- Download titles to watch on the go
- 30-day free trial
- No Contract, Cancel Anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Unlimited TV shows & movies
- Add-on Stan Sport: access to Rugby & Wimbledon!
- 4 screens can be used at a time
- 5 phones or tablets can download videos
- Not all movies and TV shows are available in Full/4K Ultra HD. This is also dependent on your Internet connection speed and device capabilities.
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream 2 devices at once
- Watch in HD
- Download titles to two phones or tablets
- Save $10/mth on Kayo for 12 mths
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 2 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream European football live and on-demand
- Includes Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro 2020 & more
- Register 4 devices with a single subscription
- Watch on the big screen via Fetch, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire & Chromecast
- Exclusive originals from classic matches to documentaries & more
- Compatible device and Australian app store account required

Monthly
- No Lock-in Contract
- Available on multiple devices
- Get access to the widest range of sports
- Watch anywhere anytime
- Widest Range of Sports: Cricket, Boxing, European Baseball Super League, European Handball, Indian Baseball, Panama Baseball, Rugby League, Football, Ji-Jitsu, Wrestling, Future Wrestling Australia and more
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to two devices
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream on one device at a time
- Watch in SD
- Download titles to one phone or tablet
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in SD on a single device
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- 1 Month Free Trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream shows ad-free
- Use 3 screens at the same time
- Watch new shows before they premiere on Network 10
- Stay informed with 24/7 news on CBSN
- Featured Shows: The Bachelor, NCIS, MacGyver, Tell Me A Story, Strange Angel, One Dollar, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Twilight Zone, Why Women Kill
- Compatible with iOS and Androiid devices, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast online
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- Downloads on up to 10 devices
- Commercial-free playback
- The Mandalorian
- High School Musical: The Series
- Encore!
- Forky Asks a Question
- The Lady and the Tramp
- The Imagineering Story
- Pixar In Real Life

Annual
- 12 Month Contract
- Available on multiple devices
- Get access to the widest range of sports
- Watch anywhere anytime
- Widest Range of Sports: Cricket, Boxing, European Baseball Super League, European Handball, Indian Baseball, Panama Baseball, Rugby League, Football, Ji-Jitsu, Wrestling, Future Wrestling Australia and more

Monthly Subscription
- 14-day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- New docos added weekly
- Watch on your TV with Chromecast and AirPlay
- Unlimited streaming on any device with a DocPlay Premium subscription
- Watch 450+ of the very best docos from around the world including over 25 Academy Award ™ winners & nominees.
- Apps available for Telstra TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iPhone, iPad and Android devices
- Cancel anytime.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- Downloads on up to 10 devices
- Commercial-free playback
- The Mandalorian
- High School Musical: The Series
- Encore!
- Forky Asks a Question
- The Lady and the Tramp
- The Imagineering Story
- Pixar In Real Life
- Free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- hayu app: download shows
- 6,500+ episodes of reality TV
- Enjoy episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewives & much more
- Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club
- Southern Charm
- Botched
- Million Dollar Listing
- 30-day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Titles available in 4K
- Use 3 screens at the same time
- Download videos for offline viewing
- Download and go
- Watch offline on the Prime Video app when you download titles to your iPhone, iPad, Tablet, or Android device.
- Redeem by 31/5. Telstra Live Pass customers only.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 3 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- To be eligible, customers must have redeemed a Telstra AFL or NRL Live Pass service prior to 22 Dec 2020 and maintain that active Telstra service used to redeem it.
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news

Monthly
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on multiple devices with the DAZN app
- Exclusive boxing
- Live, on demand and highlights
- Documentaries, weekly shows and classic fights
- Free with all Telstra mobile plans
- No Lock-in Contract
- Years of game replays on demand
- Stream data-free on the Telstra mobile network
- Includes year-round access to AFL, AFLW, NRL, Netball, A-League streaming
- Apps with live stats, news, on-demand videos and extras
- Available streaming apps cover AFL, AFLW, NRL, A-League and Australian Netball
- Can only be used in Australia
- Live streamed matches restricted to 7-inch screen size, no limit for on-demand replays
- Data usage charges apply for customers on networks other than Telstra

Plus7
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch full episodes of shows from Seven, 7mate, 7TWO, 7flix, & racing.com
- Enjoy it live and free online or on mobile
- No account sign-up needed
- Compatible on most devices

9Now
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch shows from Channel Nine, 9Gem, 9Go! & 9Life
- Enjoy live streaming, catch-up, and on demand content
- Sign up and get notified for new episodes
- Compatible on most devices

Tenplay
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch shows from Channel TEN, 10 Peach & 10 Bold
- Live streaming, watch sports as they happen
- Exciting extras including interviews and trailers
- Compatible on most devices

iView
- No Lock-in Contract
- Catch up with your favourite ABC shows for free
- High-speed streaming and ad-free
- Simulcast live streaming of other ABC channels
- Compatible on most devices

On Demand
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch full episodes of your favourite SBS shows online
- Over 600 movie titles
- App for Kindle Reader available
- Enjoy free unlimited streaming of shows, movies and events
- Telstra Postpaid: 3 mths free
- No Lock-in Contract
- Ad-free, on-demand shows & movies
- Watch on 2 screens at once
- Add up to 5 profiles
- BINGE features, including Top 5's, Surprise Me!, & more
Min Cost - Depending on title
- No Subscription Fee
- No Lock-in Contract
- Latest releases from the cinema
- Huge library of movies & tv shows
- Control what you spend & when you spend it
- $5.99 for SD and $6.99 for HD when purchasing titles
- If you just want to rent a title, it will cost you $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD
- You can only purchase TV shows, not rent them
- Individually, episodes typically run $2.99 for SD and $3.49 for HD
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Compare Australian Pay TV Plans
Australians didn’t always have the vast array of television options we have at our disposal today. In the past, our TV entertainment was pretty much limited to whatever Channels Seven, Nine, Ten, ABC, and SBS had on. And if we wanted to watch something, we’d have to be in front of the TV there and then. There was no streaming, and certainly no on-demand, and our viewing choices were limited.
Until, that is, pay TV came along with Foxtel becoming the dominant provider. The major benefit of subscription television was that it offered a far wider range of content than you would find on free-to-air channels. Nowadays, Foxtel is far from our only choice. It is certainly one of the best, but there are numerous other platforms which offer an array of benefits, all suiting different people based on their specific combination of budget, the type of content they like to watch, and how they like to watch it.

Latest Deals and Offers
Between linear pay TV services like Foxtel and Fetch, and the ever-growing choice of on-demand streaming TV from the likes of Netflix, Kayo Sports or Binge, there’s a huge amount of choice available and some great deals and special offers to be found, especially if you’re a new customer to the service. Keep an eye on this page for the latest offers of discounted – or even free – access to pay TV!
Choosing a Pay TV Plan
There are a whole range of things which go into choosing which of the various platforms at your disposal is the best option for you. The most important things to consider are content, data usage and cost. Fortunately, we’re here to cover all of these factors in detail to make it a little easier for you to decide.
Content
The first thing you’ll need to consider is what type of content you want to watch the most on your Pay TV service. If, for example, you’re after the biggest range of TV shows and movies, Netflix might be the way to go. In contrast, sports lovers will no doubt be attracted by Foxtel’s huge range of quality sports channels, while reality TV enthusiasts might prefer a platform like hayu, which focuses exclusively on this type of content. Most people don’t watch just one genre, so you’ll likely be looking for something which combines a few of your favourite types of programming. Regardless of what you like, however, you’ll want to make sure there’s enough of it to keep you interested.
Data Usage
Though there are certainly similarities between how much data different streaming services use, there are some which tend to eat through your data a little more. If you have unlimited data on your broadband plan, this won’t be too much of a problem for you. If, however, you have a capped plan, you could end up paying more than you bargained for. Too much streaming could see you needing to pay excess charges for exceeding your data limit, or you may even need to purchase a more data-heavy plan to accommodate your streaming needs – so make sure you know how much data a platform is likely to use before you sign up.
Cost
Cost is an obvious factor, and one which almost everyone will think about before purchasing anything, not just pay TV. The way pay TV platforms structure their prices varies, but for the most part you’ll be looking at a monthly fee to access a group of channels or a library of content. For some, you’ll simply be paying monthly without a contract, while others will lock you in for a certain period of time. The contract option, though it doesn’t sound ideal, can often end up saving you money. Other services charge on a per-view basis, which is suitable for lower-volume viewers who might not want to pay a monthly fee for something they will only occasionally use.
What’s Available?
Thanks to the sheer array of options at your disposal, there’s never been a better time to watch TV in Australia. The only downside really is that it can be hard to choose! And while many of the newer options fall into the category of streaming rather than being traditional linear Pay TV providers, the advent of streaming has seen traditional pay TV services improve their options – and their pricing – dramatically. The big three are Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Fetch TV.
Foxtel
The pioneer of pay TV in Australia, Foxtel delivers over 90 channels of entertainment, news and sports via cable and satellite. Both methods require installation at the customer’s premises if Foxtel hasn’t been connected there before. These days, new customers can only opt for a satellite installation, as Foxtel winds down its cable network over the next few years and gradually moves everyone over to satellite.
Foxtel recently launched their live 4K programming alongside the new iQ4 set top box. You can automatically record your favourite shows to watch later with the exact same quality as if you were watching them live. Coupled with a broadband internet connection, the Foxtel iQ4 box also give you access to on-demand replays of recent shows, live sport and entire seasons of certain programs – all of which is included in the subscription cost. Plus, you get access to the Foxtel Go app, allowing you to watch content on demand wherever you are.
Foxtel From Telstra
Two names – one awesome service. Foxtel from Telstra is exactly what the name says. It’s Foxtel in its full, home-installed form, but sold and billed by Telstra. Therefore, it’s only available to those who have an active Telstra service of some kind. There are often extremely compelling deals available on Foxtel packages when you subscribe this way, so it’s well worth checking out what’s on offer.
The bundles are a bit different from Foxtel, though the channel packs follow the same format. You can choose between Foxtel Plus, Sports HD + Foxtel Plus, Movies HD + Foxtel Plus, Premium – or get it all with Platinum Plus, which includes all channels. Subscribers also get access to the Foxtel Go app to stream content anytime. See what’s trending on Foxtel from Telstra.
Fetch TV
Fetch TV is extremely capable hardware gives customers access not only to a range of general-interest pay TV channels (delivered via broadband streaming), but also the cream of on-demand video providers such as Stan and Netflix.
Continuing to garner attention in the world of Pay TV for its solid deals, Fetch TV’s larger boxes – available to buy outright or on plans from selected internet providers – are also feature-packed hard-disk video recorders. They enable you to capture free-to-air programs to watch later and come with tons of features you’ll likely enjoy. If you have a fast broadband connection, Fetch is a worthy Foxtel alternative. The premium channel packs are only $6/month, or you can get them all for $20/month. Plus, Fetch also offers World TV packages and specialised sport packages, so you can customise your subscription so that it best matches your needs.
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Foxtel Broadband Review – Everything you need to know
Looking to combine entertainment with a well-priced broadband plans? Foxtel’s broadband bundles deliver speedy internet with traditional on-screen entertainment.